Welcome to the Coach and Horses, Winterbourne Abbas

The Coach & Horses, as it's name suggests, is a former coaching inn dating back to the early 1800's. In rolling countryside, it is perfect for exploring Dorset's beautiful Jurassic coastline.

The pub is located within the heart of the village of Winterbourne Abbas, just four miles from Dorchester on the A35, making it an ideal base for a Dorset short break or as an overnight stopover on the way to the West Country.

The pub is a Free House run by Andy and Liz Venning, friendly and hospitable hosts who took over in 2002.

They have established a reputation for serving excellent food and well-maintained ales, and for the quality of the bed and breakfast accommodation in Dorset..

 

Andy and Liz have some 22 years experience in the pub trade and between them have interests in food, gardening, fishing, rugby and classic cars, when they get a break from their main 'hobby' of steadily improving the inn's amenities and decor.

"We aim to provide good quality service in a relaxed atmosphere".

Something for Everyone

Andy is in charge of the kitchen which serves food throughout the day and is based around an excellent Carvery along with an extensive menu that includes bar snacks, daily specials and vegetarian options.

We stock a wide selection of brand name drinks, local beers, wines by the bottle and the glass, and plenty of soft drinks for those on the move, so there really is something for everyone.

This is a lively Dorset pub, popular with local people, and has its own darts team, pool table, a very popular Sunday night Quiz and occasional music events. Find out what's going on over the next few weeks.

The Coach and Horses is child-friendly with a secure play area for small children to the rear of the pub, a patio area, garden and aviary. The inn is also disabled-friendly, with good access and toilets, although the guest bedrooms are not yet suitable for the disabled, all being on the first floor.

Bed & Breakfast accommododation in the heart of Dorset

There are 5 bed and breakfast rooms, all with en suite facilities (bath and shower) and provided with TV, alarm clock and hospitality tray. There's a choice of single, twin, double or triple rooms and the tariff includes a "wicked" Full English breakfast.

Winterbourne Abbas is just a few miles from the historic county town of Dorchester, closely associated with the famous novelist Thomas Hardy; about the same distance from Abbotsbury and its famous Swannery; and only a few miles further from the popular seaside resort of Weymouth.

See our Things to do in Dorset page for local visitor attractions and places to visit.